Abstract
Cedrela fissilis Vellozo (Meliaceae), a native species found in various phyto-ecological regions, is widely used in landscaping of parks and gardens in several cities, as occurs in the municipality of Ilha Solteira, São Paulo State. In this location, the mite Tenuipalpus cedrelae DeLeon (Tenuipalpidae) can reach high populations, causing leaves bronzing and later defoliation, which impair…